French woman levels new assault charge against Strauss-Kahn

The New York sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn appears to be falling apart. The former IMF chief, accused of trying to rape a hotel maid, was released from house arrest and had his bond lifted after attorneys raised serious doubts about the credibility of his accuser.

But Struass-Kahn isn't out of the woods yet. The New York case is continuing, and other accusers have stepped forward. The latest is a French writer, who says Strauss-Kahn sexually assaulted her during an interview in 2003, the New York Times reports.

An attorney for the woman told the French magazine L'Express that he would file papers initiating the case on Tuesday -- a case he called "extremely solid" in contrast to the maid's allegations.

"What happens in the United States is no concern of ours," the attorney, David Koubbi, told the Times.

He said that Strauss-Kahn grabbed the arm of his client -- Tristane Banon, 32 -- pulled off her bra and attempted to pin her to the floor during the 2003 incident.

Strauss-Kahn was considering filing a counter-complaint alleging slander, his attorneys told the Times.